Removals & Storage
About This Opportunity
This is a services contract in the transport and logistics sector, with a focus on Maritime and Road Transport. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.
Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the transport and logistics sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.
Description
East Lothian Council requires removal services to meet the following requirements:
Removals service for East Lothian Council operational facilities (office, public buildings
and school removals).
Removal and Storage service in East Lothian for domestic furniture and personal
belongings in relation to the Council’s property maintenance programme as well as
situations relating to homelessness, abandonments, evictions, decants, Scottish
Welfare Fund community care grants and adult social work.
Carpet fitting services are required for domestic removals. For removals associated
with the Council’s property maintenance programme the Service Provider delivers
carpets back to the Tenant the day before the furniture is returned. The carpet fitter
fits the carpets on the day carpets are delivered back to the Tenant.
In some circumstances the Council must comply with statutory requirements and
timescales regarding the removal and storage of personal possessions and the
Contractor must be able to comply with such. Storage must be secure and fit for
purpose and within a practical visiting distance to allow clients access to their property
on request.
Disposal of items with the aim of maximising recycling and re-use opportunities.
The Lot 1 Service Provider will provide removal, transfer and storage of Removal Items as determined and notified by the following East Lothian Council departments. Disposal of
items may also be required.
Property Maintenance
Community Housing
Revenues and Benefits
Adult Wellbeing
The Lot 2 Service Provider will provide removal and transfer of Removal Items as determined and notified by the East Lothian Council department stated at 1.3.1 of the Specification.
Disposal of items may also be required. Storage is not normally required as part of this requirement but there may be a limited requirement for storage for individual projects.
Strategic Asset and Capital Management Plan
Engineering Services and Building Standards
Museums
Social Care
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on July 1, 2026. Last refreshed 1 day ago. Reference: 061789-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About East Lothian Council
East Lothian Council has issued 163 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 23 currently open and 49 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Transport & Logistics, Environment & Climate, and General Supplies & Services. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via Public Contracts Scotland, UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: July 2, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
How can I submit a bid?
Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 061789-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.
Is this tender still open?
No — the contract has already been awarded to Doree Bonner International. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by East Lothian Council in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Services contract in the Transport & Logistics sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
How much was the contract awarded for?
Doree Bonner International was awarded the contract for £191,910. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
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